GETECH 19/12/2011
Last month, Leeds University spinout GETECH Group delivered results well ahead of market expectations, and returned to the dividend list
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Last month, Leeds University spinout GETECH Group delivered results well ahead of market expectations, and returned to the dividend list
Engineering and construction group Kentz’s recently won major liquefied natural gas contract and substantial order backlog places it on a firm footing for future growth, writes Robert Tyerman
Not many chief executives would feel able to propose a dividend increase, albeit marginal, after a 66 per cent fall in annual profits on lower turnover.
Geographical expansion, an expected upturn in spending by major resource companies and a resumption of business in Nigeria after a prolonged hiatus augur well for oil and gas operation quality control specialist Velosi.
ACM Shipping, one of London's top three international oil tanker brokers, has been profitable in every year since its formation back in 1982. With charismatic CEO Johnny Plumbe at the tiller, ACM has just sailed in with forecast-busting annual results.
With the oil price having breached $140 a barrel and demand as yet undimmed by recessionary economic trends, oil service companies around the world are scrambling to reap the benefits from the quest to find new oil and gas deposits to develop.
Demand for the services of Kentz Corporation, the Middle East-focused engineering contractor, is nothing short of sky-high.
Following a spell in the doldrums, energy industry consultant KBC Advanced Technologies signalled its turnaround with a return to profit last year.
Updates on our recommendations on: Marchpole, Watermark, Expomedia, ASOS, Charteris, Accuma and Hallin Marine
Soaring energy prices have focused attention on those exploring for, or producing oil, gas and uranium. Yet some of the businesses supplying equipment, services and personnel for these endeavours are enjoying no less of a bonanza.
Oil rig maker Lamprell (LON:LAM) has been fined by the Financial Service Authority for 'serious failings' of internal controls.
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